Tag: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Report: Traffic fatalities in R.I. up 38% in 2023
PROVIDENCE – The number of people killed on Rhode Island roadways rose dramatically in 2023 year over year, according to estimates released Monday by...
R.I. fourth in nation for fatal accidents occurring on highways,...
PROVIDENCE – With winter weather right around the corner and many hitting the roads for holiday travel Rhode Island ranks No. 4 in the...
WalletHub: R.I. energy costs 15th most expensive in nation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the 15th most expensive state when it comes to household energy costs in the U.S., according to a report...
Federal report: R.I. traffic deaths fell 6% from 2020 to 2021
PROVIDENCE – The number of people killed in traffic accidents on Rhode Island roadways fell 6% year over year in 2021, according to data...
R.I. sees sharp drop in traffic fatalities in first half of...
The number of people killed on Rhode Island roadways fell sharply in the first half of 2022 year over year, according to data released...
Tesla recalls over 800K vehicles for seat belt chime problem
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla Inc. is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the seat belt reminder chimes may not sound when...
After lull, cost of coverage for cars could rise again
When the pandemic struck Rhode Island in 2020, and a stay-at-home order was issued, the highways and byways around the state and country became...
Trump moves to ease Obama auto-mileage rules, California’s clout
NEW YORK - The Trump administration, taking aim at one of former President Barack Obama’s signature environmental achievements, is proposing to suspend required increases...